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Stop Creditor Harassment in Texas

First, we’d like to let you know that creditor harassment is an illegal practice and there are several ways this can be stopped. For this reason, you need to know the laws concerning creditor harassment. We will help you along the way, to stop the creditor harassment and get your finances on track through bankruptcy.

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Texas Harassment Laws

Federal consumer protection laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) restrict the collection methods debt collectors can rely on. These laws prohibit using threats or harassment when attempting to collect on a debt.

The FDCPA bars:

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Illegal Collection Methods in Texas

In addition to the protections offered by the FDCPA, Texas has passed its own laws to prohibit creditor bullying. One of these laws, the Texas Debt Collection Act, prohibits collectors from engaging in abusive or fraudulent collection practices such as:

Although such tactics are against the law, many collectors still use them. Their constant abuse can make you feel tiny and powerless.

But no matter how debt collectors make you feel, you aren’t powerless at all! Texas bankruptcy laws provide you with legal rights, and you don't have to tolerate creditor harassment.

DebtStoppers Can Stop Creditor Harassment

The moment you file a bankruptcy petition, the court will issue an automatic stay that orders your creditors to immediately stop any and all collection activities. Not only will they have to stop going after your cash, but they will also be prohibited from contacting you, period. This means you will finally get peace from the persistent phone calls and harassment!

Some creditors will choose to ignore the automatic stay and continue to bully you. If this occurs, DebtStoppers can — and often will — take them to court on our own dime to get your creditors to pay you financial compensation for violating the law.

Let our top-notch Texas lawyers show you how bankruptcy laws can help you avoid harassment and start over with a clean slate. Call or text DebtStoppers today at 469-646-0750 to schedule a free bankruptcy consultation with one of our skilled Texas attorneys.

Bankruptcy laws can empower you to stand up to creditor bullying. Call or text us today at 469-646-0750 to stop the harassment for good.

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